Home to a Home
Owned Pets in Need of Rehoming
Homeward Trails’ Home to a Home program promotes keeping animals out of shelters. Like most shelters, we are often full and cannot physically take any more animals into our shelter or foster homes.
Home to a Home allows individual owners to have their cats and dogs posted for adoption on our website and social media in the hopes that they can move directly from one home to another.
The pets posted here are not Homeward Trails animals, but pets of community members in need of rehoming. You will work directly with the owner to adopt a Home to a Home cat or dog.
If you need to rehome a pet and wish to participate in the Home to a Home program you can find more information here.
Available Home to Home Pets
OLIVER
English Springer Spaniel
Male • 5 Years
Oliver is a LOVER (and an avid cuddler). I got him in undergrad and he came from a farm in Southern MO. He had a rough upbringing before I adopted him (he came to me with wounds and infections). From there he has had a difficult time with anxiety and while he can play nicely with other dogs, he expresses some emotional volatility with dogs as well ( I can’t quite pinpoint it, but he has gone to daycares and playdates and has never had an issue). That being said, he is very much a people person and would prefer being with humans over dogs. Sadly, I am at a point where I am struggling to take care of his needs. He is anxious and is a bad leash walker. He shows tendency of leash aggression. I have low bandwidth due to work and doctoral studies, thus I want to provide him a better situation. He is a a good boy, he just needs space to run, roam, and actually be a dog.
He is a good boy, but he needs more attention and more ways to get his energy out. I feel that he would be best suited in a home with a yard, or a home with EASY access to the outside. Additionally, the parent needs to be patient and willing to work with Oliver.
LOU
Mixed Breed, Large
Male • 4 Years
Lou is a wonderful 4-year-old mixed breed that we adopted in Virginia when he was 8 weeks old. He is a true sweetheart that loves getting pets, taking naps, snuggling, and playing.
Lou is housebroken and is great in the car. The reason we are looking for a new home for Lou is because he struggles with small children (we have two).
If you are looking for a loving & loyal partner, Lou is your dog!
Drago
Poodle/St. Bernard Mix
Male • 2 Years
Drago is a gentle giant. He loves attention and is great with kids. He responds to commands, but can be a little stubborn at times. He is usually very lazy, but does like walks when the weather is cool. When he gets a burst of energy, he likes to chase a ball and play tug of war. Loud noises can startle him, and he can be very picky with food at times.
Draco is on medication for seizures. He is very loved and adored, but his owners are older and the stress and care involved is to much for them to handle at this stage of life.
Calvin
Corgi Mix
Male • 5 Years
We’ve had to make the gut wrenching decision to surrender our sweet boy due to a family situation beyond our control. As a very last hope, we wanted to post here in case anyone is looking to adopt a dog or knows someone that may be interested. If we cannot find someone, we will have to surrender him to a shelter, and we really do not want to do that.
Calvin is a super sweet ~5 year old corgi mutt. He loves toys, walks, and snuggles. He’s extremely smart – we call him Houdini because he always outsmarts us, in a funny way. He loves very very deeply. He’s the perfect mix of energy when you want to play and lazy when you’re busy.
He would thrive in a home with no children or other pets. In full disclosure, he must be put away when visitors are over (as he “herds” strangers thinking they are sheep – but only in the house and never has issues in public). He also has resource guarding issues with other dogs (very rarely, but it happens!), so needs to be the only dog in the house or with a dog larger than him. He has never been around children, but we think it would be best if he is in a home without children.
If you or anyone you know is interested, please please reach out to us. We will gladly make the trip to drop him off to ensure he is in a good home (even if is very far away). We hope he can bring someone else as much joy as he has brought us.
JoJo
Mixed Breed
Male • Almost 2 Years
JoJo is an energetic companion with lots of love for his family, food, and toys. He loves playing with other dogs as long as they can keep up with his energy. JoJo is protective of his family. He has a hard time meeting strangers and thus needs a reliable family that can be with him everyday. (He shouldn’t be left in a daycare/kennel with strangers if going out of town.) Ideally he would love a home with a yard so he can run. He knows basic commands, is extremely loyal to his people, and is very food motivated.
Venus
Mix
Female • 1 Year
Venus is a very loving and active dog. She loves a good blanket when she’s cuddling or sleeping. She loves to run around and especially play fetch. She loves play with toys as well. She can be very sassy and makes funny noises when she doesn’t get her way. She is a great eater and eats her meals all the way. She’s a jumper and jumps extremely high!
Since we’ve had her we have tried our best to train some of her behavioral issues. She is a bit of an anxious dog and will bite her nails if not given something else to bite. She has trouble calming down with separation and with dogs sometimes (though she’s improved since having her). She’s doesn’t play well with certain types of dogs and is still learning to socialize and read social cues.
We’ve trained her a good deal in obedience classes with waits, sits, bed placements and more, but she is a puller and can be a little all over the place when walking. Overall, she’s a loving girl who just has a lot of energy and needs patience to work through her behavioral issues.
Heineken
Mix
Male • 6 Years
Heineken loves to play especially tug-of-war and be walked. Adores the attention. Listens to commands like sit and stay, and can play catch. Does have some anxiety issues with exposures to new people and other pets – needs time to adjust. He is very quiet and doesn’t often bark only when someone is at the door.
Jack
Mix
Male • 12 Years
Jack is a 12 year old, 35-pound black lab mix. He is very sweet with adults, but generally does not like children or puppies. He does not have much interest in other dogs, and would prefer a walk with his people rather than a visit to the dog park.
Now that he’s in his golden years he mostly sleeps and cuddles, but he’s still up for some playtime or a short walk. He is hard of hearing so it can be challenging to get his attention.
If you are looking for a sweet, cuddly dog that prefers to sit in your lap and keep you company while you work, Jack is the companion for you.
Izzy
Canaan Dog
Female • 2 Years
Izzy is a sweet and ultra cute 2.5 yr old Canaan Dog originally from Israel! She is house-trained, crate trained, lives with her cat sibling, and loves dogs.
Izzy is a very sensitive girl and takes time to warm up to new situations and environments. With proper acclimation, Izzy attends doggy daycare, rides in cars, and boards at kennels with ease.
True to the Canaan Dog breed, Izzy is wary of strangers, and requires help and management dealing with unfamiliar people approaching or entering her home. Once she trusts you, she is an affectionate sweetheart who loves treats and belly rubs.
Izzy’s favorite form of exercise is playing with other dogs. Once tired out, she happily snoozes the day away. Izzy needs a quiet/rural home or farm with experienced and patient owners who can help her work through her nerves. She would greatly benefit from having a confident dog sibling to help show her the ropes and prove that the world is not a scary place. Will transport Izzy to the right home.
Lexie
Lab Mix
Female • 1 Year
Lexie is a very sweet lab mix girl. Lots of fun and energy. She loves to fetch soft toys, and bring them back. She also loves to get lots of ear and face rubs. She does well at the groomers, once she feels safe. She would probably work best in a home with one dog, or a dog her size.
Taki
Australian Shepherd Mix
Male • 3 Years
That’s right, I check ALL the boxes! I’m an adorable Aussie mix (maybe border collie) who has good house manners and gets along with most other dogs and people. I am affectionate, entertaining, and eager to please. And I need a family who can meet my needs and check all the boxes for ME!
My foster mom gives me LOTS of walks and exercise but a securely fenced in yard would make life a lot better for me ‘cause I really like to run! I also need lots of walks or hikes, so an active adopter would be a great fit for me. Agility anyone? But don’t get the wrong idea – I also LOVE to chill out in the house giving kisses and snuggles and getting tummy rubs. My foster mom loves that I’m quiet and I wake her up with kisses. Who needs an alarm clock? And to top off all my other wonderful qualities, I’m quite handsome!
Of course, no one is perfect (though I come pretty darn close) . I am not a fan of cyclists or people on scooters, or the bike trail and they are everywhere! When I’m not afraid of them, I’m trying to chase them. My foster mom is working on these issues and is learning to manage them with the help of a trainer but my new family will need to continue working on these with me or live in a less urban area for my safety and wellbeing. I am smart and, like I said, eager to please!
One box that is especially important is I need an adopter who has experience with my breed or a similar breed. As you know, we are quite the athletes and have unique needs and we really don’t want an adopter who will be surprised by and unprepared for all that entails.
No doubt, general admiration for my breed and my dazzling looks will attract a lot of adoption applications. Since the goal here is to set both me and my new family up to succeed, please make sure you “check the boxes” and are a good fit for me. Thank you for your interest. I hope to meet you soon!
Taki is neutered, up to date with vaccines and is currently on flea and tick and heartworm prevention.
